Lidia's Kitchen
Season eight of LIDIA'S KITCHEN: REFLECTING AND RECONNECTING features stories that shaped Lidia Bastianich as a person and as a chef. Throughout the 26-part series, Lidia shares anecdotes and recipes from her childhood, when times were sometimes challenging, but happy and fulfilling.
- 2013-2025
- 12 seasons
- PBS
- Talk & Interview
- TV-Y
Season eight of LIDIA'S KITCHEN: REFLECTING AND RECONNECTING features stories that shaped Lidia Bastianich as a person and as a chef. Throughout the 26-part series, Lidia shares anecdotes and recipes from her childhood, when times were sometimes challenging, but happy and fulfilling.
Season 12 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2024 - 2025
Episode 1
You're Invited
Sat, Oct 5, 2024
Beef rollatini and spicy crispy roasted cauliflower; rum raisin semifreddo.
Episode 2
Pull Up a Chair
Sat, Oct 12, 2024
Manilla clams triestina; warm escarole salad with cannellini beans and mackerel; chicken scaloppine with prosciutto and peas.
Episode 3
Cook to Reminisce
Sat, Oct 19, 2024
Fuzi with chicken ragul; orange spritz; St. Joseph's zeppole.
Episode 4
Feed the Connection
Sat, Oct 26, 2024
Cuttlefish salad with potatoes and olives; penne rigate with sausage, mushrooms and ricotta; chicken rollatini with provola and artichokes.
Episode 5
Make Traditions
Sat, Nov 2, 2024
Marinara; kale salad with avocado; farina gnocchi.
Episode 6
Growing Up Lidia
Sat, Nov 9, 2024
Prosciutto and onion frittata; vegetable polpette; mushroom ragù with greens over polenta.
Episode 7
Take a Chance
Sat, Nov 16, 2024
Baked sardines; fennel with anchovies bruschetta; Istrian pasutiche with mixed seafood.
Episode 8
Serving Up Pasta
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
Penne with cauliflower and green olive pesto; fusilli with salami and roasted peppers.
Episode 9
Finding Belonging
Sat, Nov 30, 2024
Sweet potato chickpea gnocchi with gorgonzola; beet and carrot salad; turbot.
Episode 10
Be the Host
Sat, Dec 7, 2024
Crespelle manicotti with spinach; shrimp and spaghetti in lemon cream sauce.
Episode 11
Roll Up Your Sleeves
Sat, Dec 14, 2024
Episode 12
Time to Evolve
Sat, Dec 21, 2024
Tomato soup with fregola and clams; avocado and tomato salad with balsamic and mozzarella; rigatoni with turkey meatballs.
Episode 13
Dinner and a Song
Sat, Dec 28, 2024
Cream of fava soup with rice; homemade chocolate cherry panettone; eggplant rollatini.
Episode 14
Cook Everyday
Sat, Jan 4, 2025
Butternut squash and cannellini beans; how to revive soup; roast chicken.
Episode 15
Easygoing Recipes
Sat, Jan 11, 2025
Winter minestrone that can be made with any hearty green; matalotta-style mixed fish stew.
Episode 16
Sit Down Together
Sat, Jan 18, 2025
Onion and potato gratin; rosemary chickpeas; pork chops with mushrooms and pickled pepperoncini.
Episode 17
Enjoy the Journey
Sat, Jan 25, 2025
Focaccia di recco; olive oil; barley risotto with cabbage and sausage.
Episode 18
A Warm Welcome
Sat, Feb 1, 2025
Shaved artichoke, spinach and mortadella salad; spaghetti with garlic and oil; skillet ricotta mini meatloaves.
Episode 19
Cook Together
Sat, Feb 8, 2025
Fried panzerotti; ricotta soup; gnocchi with sauce from Erice.
Episode 20
Know Your Cheese
Sat, Feb 15, 2025
Crispy cheese bowls; four-cheese baked macaroni; cheesy baked chicken wings.
Episode 21
Family Meal
Sat, Feb 22, 2025
Balsamic chicken stir-fry; traditional frico; sweet grape and ricotta pizza.
Episode 22
Think Seasonally
Sat, Mar 1, 2025
Risotto with asparagus and favas; roasted cranberries and pears over ice cream; leek and ricotta tart.
Episode 23
Take the Time
Sat, Mar 8, 2025
Mussel bruschetta; spicy lobster linguine.
Episode 24
A Frugal Feast
Sat, Mar 15, 2025
Vegetable soup and poached eggs; a traditional Italian cookie that can be stretched into two desserts by adding them to honey ice cream; poached chicken giardiniera salad.
Episode 25
Dream of Summer
Thu, Mar 20, 2025
Zucchini soup with eggs and cheese; fave beans and mint; shrimp and tomato risotto.
Episode 26
Keep It Fresh
Sat, Mar 29, 2025
